NURSING- Clinical Decision Support

 Module Assignment: Clinical Decision Support SystemsLearning Outcomes:

1. Identify trends in nursing that impact the use of Informatics.
2. Explore the use of informatics in nursing research and how clinical decision support systems impact nursing care.
3. Analyze leadership and collaborative practice strategies that foster mutual respect and shared decision making.

Questions:

Part 1) Think if a nursing diagnosis that interests you. Then, conduct an internet search using your chosen nursing diagnosis as the search topic. Locate at least three internet resources that pertain to your topic, then review the sites and write a three or four sentence summary of each that includes the following:

1. Appropriateness of content
2. Reliability of content (sources cited within site, anecdotal vs. evidence-based practice)
3. Links included within the website.

Part 2) Locate three internet-based Cancer screening tools that could be included in an HER, such as EPIC or Connect Care

1. In your own words, how will clinical decision support systems improve outcomes for a patient diagnosed with cancer? 
2. What would be the benefits of including reminders for cancer screening for healthcare providers and to patients (such as the sepsis screening tool that pops up in EPIC or Connect Care) 

Rubric

See attached below for instructions detail and  Assignment Grading Rubric

Module 4 Assignment: Clinical Decision Support Systems

Learning Outcomes:

1. Identify trends in nursing that impact the use of Informatics.

2. Explore the use of informatics in nursing research and how clinical decision support systems impact nursing care.

3. Analyze leadership and collaborative practice strategies that foster mutual respect and shared decision making.

Questions:

Part 1) Think if a nursing diagnosis that interests you. Then, conduct an internet search using your chosen nursing diagnosis as the search topic. Locate at least three internet resources that pertain to your topic, then review the sites and write a three or four sentence summary of each that includes the following:

1. Appropriateness of content

2. Reliability of content (sources cited within site, anecdotal vs. evidence-based practice)

3. Links included within the website.

 

Part 2) Locate three internet-based Cancer screening tools that could be included in an HER, such as EPIC or Connect Care

1. In your own words, how will clinical decision support systems improve outcomes for a patient diagnosed with cancer? 

2. What would be the benefits of including reminders for cancer screening for healthcare providers and to patients (such as the sepsis screening tool that pops up in EPIC or Connect Care) 

Rubric

Assignment Grading Rubric

40 pts

Assignment Grading Rubric
Criteria	Ratings	Pts
This criterion is linked to a Learning OutcomeContent Assignment directions are followed and all elements are addressed completely and are understandable.	40 to >37.0 pts Advanced • Follows all requirements for the assignment. • Content well organized, logical. • Easy to read and understand throughout. 37 to >33.0 pts Proficient • Follows all requirements for the assignment. • Major points of topic are mostly covered in the required assignment areas. • Responses are easy to read and understand through most of assignment. 33 to >1.0 pts Developing The assignment is not complete and/or some responses are missing. 1 to >0 pts Not Present Not present		40 pts
This criterion is linked to a Learning OutcomeProfessionalism Professional behaviors are demonstrated through responses that encompass the Nurses’ Code of Ethics framework while incorporating self-reflection and leadership.	40 to >37.0 pts Advanced • Concisely addresses each element. • Responses reflect integration of ethical and professional leadership principles. • Scholarly work. 37 to >33.0 pts Proficient • Addresses each element. • Some reflective insight is present. • Scholarly work. 33 to >1.0 pts Developing Most of the elements of the assignment are addressed. Responses reflect a beginning understanding of leadership and ethical principles. Work is not scholarly 1 to >0 pts Not Present • Lacks insight, analysis, and conclusions.
This criterion is linked to a Learning OutcomeWriting Composition Formatting/ Grammar/ Spelling	20 to >18.5 pts Advanced Each section or question is answered substantively using proper tone, sentence structure, and grammar. Spelling is correct. If an information source is used, it referenced and cited in correct APA format. 18.5 to >16.5 pts Satisfactory Some minor errors (1-3 errors) with spelling, grammar and/or sentence structure Errors do not interfere with the readability or comprehension of information. 16.5 to >1.0 pts Developing Numerous errors (5-6 errors) with spelling, grammar and/or sentence structure throughout responses. 1 to >0 pts Not Present Difficult to understand information presented due to numerous errors.	20 pts
Total Points: 100